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Operating a Mobile Trommel Screen

Operative will be externally trained and
competent and have read the RA’s and

SSW’s relevant to the job they are
undertaking.
Read and understood the operators
handbook.
Staff will wear all the necessary PPE provided and instructed.
Follow all safety instructions given and not put themselves at risk.
Ensure that they make eye contact before entering the danger zone of any machine or
vehicle within the working environment.
Daily Checks

Complete a daily walk around safety
inspection of your machine that will Observe all conveyors are running Check for people nearby and
include checking fluid levels before Check that the movement alarm is centrally without rips or tears. continue with start up
completing a defect sheet-any working should he machine need to
defects should be reported to your be moved. Are bearings ok and greased. procedure if safe to do so.
manager and rectified as necessary.

Clearing Blockages

Climb down from the
machine using three points
Remove the key from any Allow the engine to idle of contact whilst using the
Ensure machine is in a other mobile plant nearby for 2 minutes to cool the Ensure you have the keys handrails and steps
safe area away from other and ensure the manager Return all control levers to engine and turbo. in yourpocket and deal provided.
neutral
machines operating of the site is aware of the with the blockage
situation. Remove the Key. Check guarding has been
replaced and for nearby
people before re-starting.

Note: The trommel is used for screening soil, sand and hardcore. It consists of feed hopper,
rotating drum and discharge belts. It is tracked and can travel at approximately 1 mph via a
wireless remote or umbilical lead. The following safe systems of work MUST be followed:

1. Only trained and authorised persons can operate the plant. The operator will have
undergone training and assessments from a competent person from an
independent training company.

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